Announces addition of Barrett Callaghan to Board of Directors. Crash Champions today announced the company has expanded its team to the Bakersfield, Calif., market with the acquisition of Family Motors Auto Body. Located at 6860 District Blvd. in Bakersfield the acquisition was effective April 12. “We are thrilled to expand our team to the Bakersfield […]
Marine Corps Veteran Opens New Maaco Facility in Missouri
Maaco announced the opening of a new Maaco location at 1510 Progress W. Lane, in O’Fallon, Missouri. Quincy Land, owner of the 12,000 square foot Maaco facility in O’Fallon, joins the Maaco franchise family with a background that includes a master’s degree of science in business, 20 years of dedicated service as a gunnery sergeant […]
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Testifies on Vehicle Repair Data Access
On April 18, Dan Jasnow, representing MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, testified at the Ninth DMCA Triennial Rulemaking in support of the proposed Class 7 Exemption, which would give consumers greater access to their vehicle’s data for repair and maintenance. This new exemption (Class 7 – Computer Programs – Vehicle Operational Data) would provide vehicle owners and […]
Applications Opens for Collision Industry Foundation Standing Committee Membership
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced it is accepting applications for those interested in joining a CIF standing committee. Casey Steffen, CIF Vice President, said “This is a great way to play an active role in the foundation and support the CIF’s mission to secure and distribute donations to individuals who have experienced significant losses […]
Interview: Dave Cottrell, Northeast Ohio I-CAR Volunteer Committee Chair
Cottrell details the 200+ mile ultra-marathon he will run starting April 25 to raise funds for collision repair schools in Ohio. Over six days starting April 25, I-CAR Northeast Ohio Committee chair and instructor, Dave Cottrell, will be competing in the Coast to Coaster ultra-marathon race where he will be running across the state of […]
PPG Reports First Quarter Sales of $4.3 Billion
Refinish sales flat compared to strong quarter in the previous year. PPG (NYSE:PPG) reported net sales of $4.311 billion for the for the first quarter 2024, down 2% from $4.380 billion in the first quarter last year. Net income was $400 million, up 52% from 264 million in the first quarter last year. According to […]
Pennsylvania Attorney General Charges Tow Truck Operator with Theft and Insurance Fraud
Owner of towing business alleged to have inflated costs, charging 27 vehicle owners nearly $300,000 for short-trip tows. Attorney General Michelle Henry, along with the Allegheny County Police Department, announced charges against the owner of a Pittsburgh-based towing company for inflating tow costs by charging “accident services” fees and other deceptive practices. Vincent G. Fannick, […]
U.S. House Financial Services Committee Advances Bill to Limit Federal Insurance Office Ability to Subpeona Insurers Directly
On April 17, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), reported 13 pieces of legislation out of Committee to the full House for consideration. Included among the measures is a slate of Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions to nullify what it says are a series of regulatory oversteps on the […]
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Decreased in First Half of April
Prices down over 13% from April 2023. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis decreased by 1.9% from March during the first 15 days of April. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index dropped to 199.2, which was 13.7% lower than the full month of April 2023. The seasonal adjustment amplified […]
ARA and URG Partner on Gold Seal Quality Assurance Certification Program
The United Recyclers Group (URG) and Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced the launch of the Gold Seal Quality Assurance Certification for professional automotive recyclers. This initiative, unveiled at the recent United Recyclers Group Annual Conference hosted with Team PRP, merges URG’s 9000 certification and the Gold Seal certification established by ARA. The Gold Seal Quality […]
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